The Seven Tablets of Creation

The Seven Tablets of Creation is a book written by Leonard William King. It is a translation and commentary on the Enuma Elish an ancient Mesopotamian epic that describes the creation of the world and the rise of the gods. The Enuma Elish is written on seven clay tablets and dates back to the second millennium BCE. It is considered one of the oldest recorded creation myths originating from ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). Leonard William King an expert in Assyriology translated and provided commentary on the Enuma Elish producing a comprehensive edition of the text. His book The Seven Tablets of Creation: The Babylonian and Assyrian Legends Concerning the Creation of the World and of Mankind was published in 1902. In The Seven Tablets of Creation King presents his translation of the Enuma Elish providing a detailed analysis and commentary on the text. He explores the mythological narrative the roles of the gods and the cosmological themes found within the epic. Kings work provides valuable insights into the religious beliefs and cultural context of ancient Mesopotamia.